…said in May that the EPA was working to determine whether the agency had the authority to allow year-round sales of E15 fuels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Farm Groups Support Clovis Nomination
…a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Pat Roberts Monday expressing support for the nomination. The groups, including the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and the American Farm Bureau Federation,…
Multiple Rounds of NAFTA Negotiations Expected
…election in July 2018. The first round of talks on renegotiating NAFTA is due to begin in Washington on August 16th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 7-24-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
SoftBank Investing in Indoor Vertical Farming Company
…Plenty claims to use one percent of the water and land of a conventional farm with no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Like other large soilless, hi-tech farms growing today, Plenty…
Stabenow States Concern with Clovis Nomination
…nominee seems to lack the necessary agricultural science and research qualifications that are required by the Farm Bill.” President Trump announced he would nominate Clovis to serve as the USDA…
Canada Wants Dispute Mechanism in NAFTA Redo
…that Canada would continue to defend its system of tariffs and quotas that keep domestic dairy prices high and imports low. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Campbell Leaving GMA Over GMO Labeling, Labeling Bill Comment Period Extended
…the standard and the procedures necessary for implementation. USDA has been hopeful to wrap up the rulemaking process yet this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 7-21-17
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Sacramento County Farm Bureau Celebrates Centennial
The Sacramento County Farm Bureau is celebrating its 100-year anniversary of protecting and promoting local agricultural interests. The bureau was honored at the 2017 California Agricultural Heritage Club Ceremony held…
FDA Grants to Help States Comply with FSMA Produce Rule
…grants follow last year’s grant funding by FDA of $21.8 million. Grant award information can be found on FDA dot gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., China Sign Agreement to Provide Market Access for U.S. Rice Exports
…begin following the completion of an audit of U.S. rice facilities by China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McKinney, Clovis, Officially Nominated for USDA Posts
…notice of intent to nominate Stephen Censky for USDA deputy secretary, paving the way for a Senate vote on the nomination. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
First Round of NAFTA Talks Scheduled
…laws. However, it doesn’t ask for a reinstatement of Country of Origin Labeling on beef and pork imports from Mexico and Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…